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Fed up with rib pain

Tried a short run this morning, after having broken ribs 3 weeks ago, and horrible virus. My head said go for it, but after 15 mins my ribs said no more....

Tried a short run this morning, after having broken ribs 3 weeks ago, and horrib...

Tippyrunn

Graduate•4 years ago

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W3R3Done

Week 3 done. Am I strange for saying that I'm looking forward to Week 4?

L62B

Graduate•4 years ago

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Hi

hi I am really enjoying running with he C25k app. I have just finished week 4 (twice) and I am feeling a bit daunted on starting with week 5 as big set up. I

hi I am really enjoying running with he C25k app. I have just finished week 4 (t...

Vpep

•4 years ago

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Two years on

I graduated roughly 2 years ago and I still run three mornings a week, come hell or high water. I'm not bothered if it's wet or snowy, provided it's too not...

I graduated roughly 2 years ago and I still run three mornings a week, come hell...

The_Fat_Controller

Graduate•4 years ago

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Much is in the mind!

Just finished W3R3 and starting to enjoy it now. Better running shoes and pre-run stretching is helping. Biggest change is what I think whilst I run! For the...

Just finished W3R3 and starting to enjoy it now. Better running shoes and pre-ru...

incho68

•4 years ago

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Still feeling positive!

Just done W3R3 and it went really well. No knee pain as yet and the dreaded plantar fasciitis has not returned. Watched the Japanese slow running clip and...

Just done W3R3 and it went really well. No knee pain as yet and the dreaded plan...

Jinnyjampot

•4 years ago

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week 3 Run 3 completed yippee bring on week 4

Just completed run 3 week still pinching myself that I can run..... I am loving the app and the support. Thanks to all.

Just completed run 3 week still pinching myself that I can run..... I am loving ...

Roxy71

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 7 Run 1 V2

Well it's running all the way now. I completed this run yesterday evening. It was dark when I set off and the park was empty when I arrived. I took it nice and...

Well it's running all the way now. I completed this run yesterday evening. It wa...

NIGHTINGALE1

Graduate•4 years ago

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W1 R3

Just finished my last run from week 1! So very proud of myself for actually doing it & not making excuses for why I can’t do it. How does everyone keep...

Just finished my last run from week 1! So very proud of myself for actually doin...

Kellycj

•4 years ago

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8k 😅🎊🎉

Well as promised I did my 8k run today! Perhaps I should have picked a less hilly route! It was hard but I am very pleased to have done it. 54 minutes 20...

Well as promised I did my 8k run today! Perhaps I should have picked a less hill...

Womangolfer

Graduate•4 years ago

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Good things come in 3s! C25k/3🍀 W3R3✅ and the 'torture tool' (aka a foam roller) seems to be working too!!

🙄 Hope I haven't just jinxed myself but..... so far, so good on my third return to C25k after being on the IC.🤞🏼 Week 3's runs are now complete and I'm...

🙄 Hope I haven't just jinxed myself but..... so far, so good on my third retur...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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New member W4r2

Hi all. I joined the forum a few days ago and have only replied to a couple of posts but not introduced myself. I just read the long post of advice (very...

Hi all. I joined the forum a few days ago and have only replied to a couple of p...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Week 8!

Week 8 finished! One more week then I need another motivation app! 🤔

Raggnerdrac

Graduate•4 years ago

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Pain in the ........

Having pain in the ball of my right foot (enough to have me limping) I waited almost a couple of weeks resting it, taking ibuprofen and wearing a cushion pad...

Having pain in the ball of my right foot (enough to have me limping) I waited al...

lexiemcd

Graduate•4 years ago

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Cumulative aches and pains....

So my pattern so far has been to complete my C25K set every other day, but also do a 5k(ish) walk every lunchtime 5 days a week. Today, a 'rest' day in my...

So my pattern so far has been to complete my C25K set every other day, but also ...

layzellm

Graduate•4 years ago

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W4R2 complete

Managed to complete today’s run but found my calves were feeling tight from the get go, I did do some stretches before and after my last run is it normal? 🤔...

Managed to complete today’s run but found my calves were feeling tight from the ...

D48P

Graduate•4 years ago

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I smashed the 25 mins!!

Yes! I've come from the coach...bad boxset habits etc to THIS! I had a 10 day hiatus when I was struck by illness and not able to run but I slotted back in to...

Yes! I've come from the coach...bad boxset habits etc to THIS! I had a 10 day hi...

parktrotter

Graduate•4 years ago

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Doppelgänger

Treason! A friend spotted a runner on my turf in sarf London wearing a green Boston Celtics 33 Larry Bird top. I mean, come on. I do wear other tops, fair...

Treason! A friend spotted a runner on my turf in sarf London wearing a green Bos...

mrrun

Graduate•4 years ago

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Week 3 Run 2 done...

Had an extra days rest before this one due to writing my car off and feeling a little shook up. At least I don't know the reason for the aches now..!!

Had an extra days rest before this one due to writing my car off and feeling a l...

Cowps

•4 years ago

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Week 2 run 2 - finding it hard

The run was tough last night and think I’ve pulled something. Any advice on breathing techniques I’m all over the place thanks

The run was tough last night and think I’ve pulled something. Any advice on brea...

Ladystar

•4 years ago

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Today was Run day

Today was run day 🏃‍♂️ been a funny week lots going on so couldn’t run until today had 4 rest days 🤔 so wasn’t looking for to the run so week 5 run 1 the...

Today was run day 🏃‍♂️ been a funny week lots going on so couldn’t run until to...

pete1212

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wednesdays run, Thursdays gym and Fridays run

I started typing this up on Wednesday, then got side-tracked for some reason, I did start late so it could have been due to a conference call or something....

I started typing this up on Wednesday, then got side-tracked for some reason, I ...

LeeU

Graduate•4 years ago

3 Replies

Tips

Hello fellow runners. Yesterday I was on my 3rd run on my first week. My calf is pulled, does anyone have any tips on how to relieve it ready for my next run...

Hello fellow runners. Yesterday I was on my 3rd run on my first week. My calf is...

lucypea

•4 years ago

1 Reply

R3 wk 1

Forgot to say I completed all of week 1 on Wednesday. Felt great as I adjusted my jog to a nice pace. Yikes... start week 2 either today or tomorrow. Getting...

Forgot to say I completed all of week 1 on Wednesday. Felt great as I adjusted m...

Alfie69

•4 years ago

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Slow as a tortoise.

I started C25K last year on a treadmill , graduated and thought that I could run . Then I went outside and realised I couldn't't run at all . So I started the...

I started C25K last year on a treadmill , graduated and thought that I could run...

Rainybella

Graduate•4 years ago

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First 20 min run

Well after a night shift I have just completed week 5 R3.... 20 mins of running... gotta admit had to stop for a min... right leg felt tight... did a couple of...

Well after a night shift I have just completed week 5 R3.... 20 mins of running....

Smudgersmith66

Graduate•4 years ago

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Wk 2 R1

Completed this a short while ago. 2 min walk/90 sec run cycle. How many runs are there? Lost count.

Completed this a short while ago. 2 min walk/90 sec run cycle. How many runs are...

willsie01

•4 years ago

4 Replies

I did it!

I have lurked in the background since September reading, liking and learning from everyone's post. The big day came on Tuesday but was full of shenanigans. It...

I have lurked in the background since September reading, liking and learning fro...

justtrishis

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Held up

W1 R3 held up by my waking up yesterday morning with severe foot pain - probably not because of running. I have a history of suddenly suffering foot pain (ask...

W1 R3 held up by my waking up yesterday morning with severe foot pain - probably...

djwake

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Who’d have thought it? W9R2 ✅

Well there you go. Only one more left to do 😁 Wasn’t sure I’d make it as I didn’t feel great yesterday but I’d promised a friend I’d pick her up for the gym...

Well there you go. Only one more left to do 😁 Wasn’t sure I’d make it as I did...

Redvic97

Graduate•4 years ago

10 Replies

Posts - Couch to 5K | HealthUnlocked

Couch to 5K

All posts for January 2020

Fed up with rib pain

W3R3Done

Hi

Two years on

Much is in the mind!

Still feeling positive!

week 3 Run 3 completed yippee bring on week 4

Week 7 Run 1 V2

W1 R3

8k 😅🎊🎉

Good things come in 3s! C25k/3🍀 W3R3✅ and the 'torture tool' (aka a foam roller) seems to be working too!!

New member W4r2

Week 8!

Pain in the ........

Cumulative aches and pains....

W4R2 complete

I smashed the 25 mins!!

Doppelgänger

Week 3 Run 2 done...

Week 2 run 2 - finding it hard

Today was Run day

Wednesdays run, Thursdays gym and Fridays run

Tips

R3 wk 1

Slow as a tortoise.

First 20 min run

Wk 2 R1

I did it!

Held up

Who’d have thought it? W9R2 ✅

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